Suicide Is *Not* Painless

by Charity

[The title of this post refers to the theme song from M*A*S*H.]

Someone we know just made a forum post about suicidal thoughts being a recurring part of daily life.  We posted in response:

We can relate to this post, both as someone(s) having these thoughts and feelings, and as the granddaughter of someone who succeeded.

As we've worked to gain clarity on our thoughts, feelings, and experiences as individuals, we've come to a place in our journey where Aurora13 and I struggle with suicidal thoughts and feelings on a daily basis.  As someone impacted by a family member's suicide, we have contracted with ourselves not to act on these feelings.  But the feelings themselves can become unbearable at times.

We wish for peace for us all, and for each/all of you.